SaddleBrooke One

THE COMMUNICATORThe Official Publication of SaddleBrooke Homeowners Association One ❄ www.saddlebrooke.org

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DECEMBER 2013

Highlights in this Edition Page(s)

Your Events Committee Jo Ann Ellison

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Financial Statement Controller, Linda McAlister

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Management Changes at SaddleBrooke One 6

SEIC—EMS Transport Services & Billing 7&15

Waste Management Holiday Schedule 12

Jo Ann: Charlotte, thanks so much for talking with me. I have been the Board liaison to your committee this year, and I am completely amazed how you and your committee accomplish so much and yet always have so much fun. How many events does your committee run each year?

Charlotte: Well, let’s see: There are the seasonal events: Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance, St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, Fourth of July (including the car show), Labor Day, Oktoberfest, Broadway and Beyond and the New Year’s Eve Dinner, Dance and Party.

Then we have special interest bus trips to the Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction, The Heard Museum, Nordstrom sales at Fashion Square Mall, Wild Horse Pass Casino and Premium Outlets in Phoenix, matinee performances of the Broadway in Tucson series, the Gem Show and the list

goes on. Also, we run the Trivia Tuesdays and some very special charitable events such as Ladies Day Out coming up in March and then of course there are the wine tastings....

Jo Ann: That is a jam-packed schedule! It must require a tremendous amount of time to plan those events.

Charlotte: The committee works together as a team.

Edition Photos by Bob Koblewski

SaddleBrooke One Events Committee: They Keep the Calendar Packed with FUN All Year Long! Jo Ann Ellison interviews Charlotte James, SaddleBrooke One Events Committee Chair

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Joanne Fairweather, Gail Flannery, Hedy Gryszan, Peg Lockwood, Trudy Rossi, Barb Treick, Linda Wright, and Walter Teike. All are really dedicated and put in a lot of time and attention to each event.

Jo Ann: How does the committee function?

Charlotte: We meet twice a month but many emails and planning goes on in between. Each event is on a planning track. Afterwards, we do a recap of each event. If we find that attendance is starting to drop from year-to-year we “retire” the event and come up with something fresh and new.

Jo Ann: But you are definitely their fearless leader.

Charlotte: I have to say I love the role of organizer. I love to see a plan come together, and I love when our residents enjoy a fun time

in our beautiful clubhouse.

Jo Ann: Do you and your team do this as volunteers?

Charlotte: Yes. It surprises me that many residents think I am an employee, or that I or other members of the committee get a free pass to any of the events.

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Nothing could be further from the truth! We are strictly volunteers and no complimentary tickets are ever given to me, members of the Board, committee or staff.

Jo Ann: You seem to put in a lot of time in the Clubhouse.

Charlotte: I work closely with Food and Beverage Director, Warren Cain, our Chef, Dave Bishow, F&B Manager Carolyn Butler and the rest of our Food and Beverage staff to go over menus and make sure the pricing works, and that the event is well staffed for the number of attendees. I also work with Communications Administrator, Kristine Bienema, as to how the event will be promoted. We’ve all been working as a team for a few years now and things click well.

Jo Ann: Is it true that the Homeowners Association does not subsidize the events?

Charlotte: True. We try to find that magic price point where an event pays for itself. I must say, we are pretty darn good at it. If some events happen to run a little over budget, other events generate extra revenue so at the end of the year we come out even. After each event, I send a detailed spreadsheet to management for reconciliation of receipts and expenses.

Jo Ann: How does a new resident find out about events and what is a good one to try?

Charlotte: To get in the loop, residents can sign up for newsflashes: NEWSFLASH SIGN UP. You will get a weekly email of all the upcoming events. Other options are:

❖ A calendar is always included in the monthly Communicator edition,

❖ Residents can check out the flyer racks in the Communications Center (main floor of the Clubhouse, straight off the elevator),

❖ The bulletin board (located on the right just before you enter the Clubhouse main doors) always has postings of upcoming events.

A good event to try might be Trivia Tuesday, but get there early because tables fill up fast. If you want to team up with other people, just flag-down a committee member and we will try to arrange a group for you.

Jo Ann: What is the best thing about what you do?

Charlotte: It’s really hard to say, but probably working with SCADV (SaddleBrooke Coalition Against Domestic Violence). We raised over $7,000 for the coalition in 2013 through the Ladies Day Out event. The 2014 Ladies Day Out will be held March 24, 2014 so please mark your calendars! We also hosted a fashion show and luncheon for SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue this past summer. To be able to give back to our community really makes us feel great.

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Management Changes at SaddleBrooke One Scott Devereaux has announced his resignation as General Manager. Scott has been with SaddleBrooke One since August 2008, and will be pursuing a new endeavor as General Manager at SaddleBrooke Two, our sister community. We thank Scott for his dedicated service to SaddleBrooke One during a period of much growth and development and wish him well. 

Vivian Timian, our current Director of Operations, will assume the duties of Interim General Manager upon the departure of Mr. Devereaux on December 9, while the Board conducts a search for a permanent General Manager. Vivian has been responsible for many projects and programs during her four years at SaddleBrooke One. Her background in engineering has been invaluable, but it is her commitment to the residents and staff of SaddleBrooke One that has made her an outstanding employee. Please stop by to wish her well in her new role.

Looking Forward to 2014 As the Operations Department is finishing up the budgeting and employee review process for 2013, our focus is now turning toward the projects that have been identified for 2014.

Pool Restroom Renovation The main pool restrooms are scheduled to be renovated during the first half of 2014. We will be adding additional space to the restrooms to allow for larger changing areas, swimsuit spin dryers, hair dryers and bench areas. The pool restrooms were designed and built shortly after the clubhouse area in 1988, this work will bring the facilities up to date similar to the projects at the Clubhouse, Fitness Center and Activity Center. Our thanks to Travis Walsh of the Properties and Roads Committee, Travis is working on the technical drawings for the permit process. Also, thanks to the swimmers who have weighed in on the layouts, it is important

that we get the design right the first time, and with the input received, we are confident that this project will meet the needs of the residents.

Road Work The following units will be scheduled for seal coat work in 2014: 1, 1A, 6 & 12. The Clubhouse & Villas parking areas will also be seal coated. Unit 11 is scheduled to be resurfaced as well as the maintenance yard road.

Clubhouse Flooring projects include the carpet areas in the upper level and golf shop, and the Agave Lounge. Tables and chairs in the Vista’s dining areas will also be replaced.

Tennis Courts 1-4 will be resurfaced in the first half of 2014. SaddleBrooke Two will also be resurfacing courts next year and we are hoping to partner the two projects together in an effort to bring down the overall costs.

Phone System The phone PBX/server was originally purchased in 2002, phone system technology has improved over the past 12 years we are excited to introduce this new technology to the community. We are also currently reviewing costs of our T-1 and DSL lines, identifying possible new carriers for the phone lines which will provide substantial cost savings. We will update the residents on our progress as we move forward with this project.

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Golder Ranch Fire District EMS Ambulance Transport Services and Billing

Sue Case, SEIC Member

The SaddleBrooke External Affairs and Information Commission, known as SEIC, is a group of ten residents, half appointed by each of the respective HOA boards of directors, whose charge is to monitor and report to the boards on issues and

events occurring outside SaddleBrooke that may interest or affect SaddleBrooke or its residents. SEIC has maintained a continuing relationship with the Oracle School District, the Central Arizona Community College District, Pinal County, and the City of Oro Valley, among others, often writing articles with information for SaddleBrooke residents. This article highlights one of the most visible functions of the Golder Ranch Fire District (GRFD).

Although fire departments were originally established for the purpose of fire suppression, advances in fire prevention have, thankfully, limited the number of fires in suburban residential areas. The modern professional fire departments perform many functions in addition to fire suppression; and one of the most important is providing emergency medical (ambulance) transport. Because this service is fairly visible within the community, residents may forget or not be aware that they may be billed for the service. The following answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ’s), which are also posted on GRFD’s website, at www.golderranchfire.org, may clarify GRFD’s billing requirements:

Q: What type of EMS ambulance transport service does Golder Ranch Fire District provide?

A: GRFD provides Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Inter-facility transports. ALS and Inter-facility transports usually require a higher level of medical care done by a Paramedic. BLS transports are usually provided by EMT level.

Q: Will I get a bill if I am transported?

A: Regardless of what type of transport is done by GRFD, you may get a bill. GRFD makes every effort to seek reimbursement, first, from the patient’s insurance carrier. Balances not covered by insurance are billed to the patient.

Q: Who sets rates for ambulance transports?

A: Ambulance transport rates in Arizona are established and regulated by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). GRFD does not establish the rates.

Q: What is the average bill for a transport?

A: The average bill for an ambulance service is approximately $1,200. However, many insurance plans cover a significant portion of this cost. Most of this bill comes from the ambulance transport base rate. The remainder consists of mileage.

Q: Why didn’t the paramedic/EMT tell me that I was going to be charged?

A: The paramedic’s or EMT’s role at an emergency scene is to care for the patient, not negotiate medical billing.

Q: Do patients sign a document acknowledging financial responsibility for any unpaid balances?

A: GRFD attempts to get signatures from people, if it is possible. If the patient is not able to sign, because of their condition, the paramedic or EMT notes this in the medical report.

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Never Too Late to Start!Bernie Eaton, Director of Golf

Give the Gift of Golf this Holiday Season!

Unlimited Membership

• The lowest number of Chelsea Tee Time Points for placement and play

• NO Chelsea Points for playing in our golf leagues, a club event or on a Sunday

• A year round 20% discount off soft goods

• Year round 10% discount off hard goods in the Golf Shop

• An additional $10 worth of range balls with the purchase of a range key

• 20% discount off golf lessons!

As our residents settle into the winter season and start to enjoy our comfortable winter temperatures we come across our New Year’s resolutions. This year, why not make the

resolution to try golf? “I’m too old to start”, “My golf clubs are too heavy” or “Golf takes too long” are standard comments we hear all the time, but let’s debunk those rumors!

Most residents have a misconception that you've got to be able to play 18 holes before you ever walk out on a course, and that's just not true. The number one thing we tell our residents is that the first time out is to just try and get the rhythm of the game: Here's the beginning of the hole, here's the end of the hole. Swing 10 times and see where the ball goes. Just chip and putt if you like. You're going to have some successes and some failures, but enjoying your time on the golf course is the name of the game!

Golf is now even more enjoyable for the older beginner over the last decade because of equipment changes. The head designs as well as the shafts have made great progress in weight and flexibility. Graphite shafts have always been a great source of absorbing the vibration when hitting the golf ball, but now they make steel shafts that do the same thing and are also lightweight and much less expensive.

Head designs have also improved in the last few years to create a lot more lift to the ball, which is great because as a new golfer, it is really

satisfying to consistently send shots flying into the air.

Finally, golf does provide some good exercise! Walking or playing 9 holes or 18 holes of golf is great cardiovascular exercise. Obviously spending two hours on the golf course compared to being on a treadmill is going to be a lot more fun!

We encourage all our residents to try golf here on your golf courses! Look for our Get Golf Ready classes over email and correspondence – 5 lessons for just $99 and you will have all you need to enjoy this great game!

Stop into the Golf Shop 7 days a week from 7:30am-4pm, give us a call (520) 825-2505 or drop us an email proshop@saddlebrooke.org and we’ll be happy to help you get started, because it’s never too late!

Happy Holidays and Go for Birdie!

Frost in the AirMike Roddy, Golf Course Superintendent

As we enter the heart of the winter golfing season, cold mornings will become a frequent occurrence. During frost events the turf grass plant is susceptible to damage from any type of traffic. This includes foot traffic, cart traffic, mower traffic, and even animal traffic.

Almost all of this potentially damaging traffic can be prevented through the use of a frost delay. The occurrence of frost on the golf course often occurs in bunches as it coincides with weather patterns. This can make the delays more frustrating as they pile up over consecutive days. Frost delays are inconvenient to everyone involved on the golf course each day; including golfers, golf shop staff, and the golf maintenance team. It might help to remember that these delays are necessary to preserve current playing conditions. Frost Delay Hotline: 825-2505 (option 1)

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The Fitness Routine Fitness Coordinator, Sheryl Nugent

I am enjoying my work at the Fitness Center. It is a pleasure to meet the wonderful people who use our excellent facility.

I want to encourage all our residents to adopt a fitness routine. The routine can start with making a plan, setting some goals, and then working the plan until it becomes routine. We need to make fitness a habit.

Every great accomplishment begins with “I will”. Becoming fit begins with “I will”. Exercise: we don’t have time not to do it.

It is important that the goals you set are realistic and can be attained in the short term.  Goals can be adjusted.

I would encourage you not to make the goals so difficult that you become discouraged.  Begin with an exercise that you can enjoy. If you hate some particular exercise, leave it for someone else to do.

A very important part of the routine is to persevere. You need to be consistent in your exercise routine. Routine means doing it over and over.

Results come from repetition. A minimum of three times a week is needed to see any progress in your level of fitness.

One good way to stay motivated is to use a buddy system. A friend who wants to establish a healthier lifestyle can encourage you and you can encourage them.  The 35 minutes spent walking on a treadmill can fly by when your friend is next to you.  Watching television, listening to a

book, or reading a book are other good ways to multitask while exercising.  Doing these activities while exercising is another way to make the time go by more quickly.

All of us have times of the day when we have more energy. Matching your exercise time with your high energy time is a good idea. If you are a morning person, schedule your fitness activities in the morning. If you feel perkier later in the

day, schedule your workouts then.

A professional assessment can help you determine what types of exercise you need most. If balance is becoming an issue, a personal trainer can recommend types of exercises for you that will help address it. Your plan should focus on your weakest areas and improve them.

Find someone who inspires you. This is another way to stay motivated. There are blogs or websites that tell us how others have successfully become fit. We

have many residents who can inspire you. Come to the Fitness Center and see them. They are there every day working their fitness plan.

Making any lifestyle change takes patience. There will be ups and downs, setbacks and victories. Don’t give up, just be patient. Keep working the routine and let the routine work for you.

Please know that all of us at the Fitness Center are here to help all of our residents in any way we can. We are always glad to see new faces using our facility. If you haven’t checked us out, please drop by and see what you have been missing!

Season's Greetings from the SaddleBrooke One Fitness Center!

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Please be Aware of Visitors on our Roads Please be extra careful when driving around SaddleBrooke during the holiday season. Grandchildren and other relations will be visiting and may not be familiar with the community, our stop signs and speed limits. Our speed limit is 25 mph on all streets and roads except parts of SaddleBrooke and Ridgeview Blvd which are 35 mph. The speed limit on the road leading to the Clubhouse is 15 mph and in all parking lots, 10 mph.

All vehicles are subject to our traffic rules including cars, trucks, golf carts and bicycles. Please remember at our 4 way stop intersections to follow the rules of the road and wait for your turn to proceed through the intersection. Another reminder for all residents with golf carts, golf cart drivers must be at least sixteen (16) years of age. Golf carts are required to adhere to the same rules of the road as motorists.

Hikers, Walkers Joggers and DogsAs we move into the fall and winter, most of us like to take advantage of the wonderful scenery surrounding our community. As I like to remind our residents that even though it is cooler please remember to take water with you when going on a walk or hike. Let someone who is remaining behind know where you are going and how long you expect to be gone. If you are just going for a walk around SaddleBrooke remember to walk facing traffic. Ridgeview Boulevard has a golf cart path that is also used by walkers, joggers and bicyclists; SaddleBrooke Boulevard does not have a golf cart path or walking path in the roadway. If you are walking or jogging on SaddleBrooke Boulevard please use the gravel path on the south side of the roadway. Please avoid walking or jogging in the road on SaddleBrooke Boulevard if at all possible.

Children’s Pool Hours Over the Christmas holiday, as in the past our children’s pool hours will be changed to 10:00am to 4:00pm from Monday December 23rd through Sunday December 29th. Duty patrol officers will also be making extra trips through the pool area to answer any questions and ensure that everyone understands our rules and are using our pool safely. During the special holiday children’s hours the regular afternoon children’s hours from 4:30pm to 6:30pm are suspended.

Guests Over the Holidays If you are planning to have guests visit over the holidays remember our overnight parking rules. No more than two (2) vehicles, excluding RV’s/trailers, can be parked overnight on your driveway or in front of your residence without permission. If you plan to have more than 2 vehicles parked at your residence over the holidays please call the Patrol One office at (520) 861-7897 so that we can notify our 3rd shift duty officers that there will be extra vehicles parked in front of your home.

RV/Trailer Parking Rules RV/Trailer’s owned by SaddleBrooke One Home owners, guests or renters may be parked on the street in front of their residence (unless otherwise posted) or on their driveways, if they do not extend into the street. All RVs/Trailers parked in the street should be marked with safety cones or triangles. RVs/Trailers with sliders should park them so that if the slider is in use it does not extend into the street. An RV/Trailer may be parked in SaddleBrooke One for a maximum of three (3) days and two (2) nights within a seven (7) day period. RV/ Trailer’s in Unit 20 may be parked only in designated parking areas for a maximum of three (3) days and two (2) nights.

Ron Tuxbury, SaddleBrooke One Patrol Manager

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Residence Absence Checks Just a reminder, to our returning winter residents, when you return please submit a return from vacation form from the SaddleBrooke One website or contact the patrol truck at 861-7064 or the patrol office at 917-3752 to let us know you are home. If you are planning to leave SaddleBrooke over the holidays please be sure to complete a Resident Absence Form before you leave. Forms can be completed online using our website or can be picked up at the Administration office or from Patrol. To access the forms on the website, go to:

Homepage > Tab 10 Forms/Contact Us > Resident Return Information: RETURN FORM or Resident Absence Information: ABSENCE FORM

Notice of Violations IssuedMoving Violations—Speeding 9

Moving Violations—Stop Signs 4Handicap Parking 1

RV Parking 6Parking Other 8

Total 28Total From Previous Month 32

Fines ImposedMultiple or Flagrant Violations 0 ($100)

2nd Violation in 12 Months 1 ($50)

Patrol Statistics October 2013

Name: Gus PachisYears on Patrol: 1 Years in SaddleBrooke: 4 Pre-Retirement Career: Football Coach, School Administrator

Gus was born and raised in Massillon, Ohio. He graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and earned a Master’s Degree from Akron University in Akron, Ohio.

Gus was formerly a high school football coach and eventually moved on to coach at the collegiate level at the University of Iowa, Indiana University and Illinois State University.

Prior to moving to SaddleBrooke, Gus and his wife, Karen, lived in Bloomington, Illinois. They have three children; Trevor, Sarah and Tanner all

of whom live in Chicago, Illinois. They also have three grandchildren Sebastian, Stella and Molly. Gus spent his last years in Illinois working as a high school administrator and football coach.

Since moving to SaddleBrooke in January of 2010, Gus has become an avid golfer. He presently serves on SaddleBrooke One Men’s Golf Board. Karen and Gus have enjoyed traveling around the southwest and the west coast since moving to Arizona. They also enjoy going to Chicago (frequently) to spend time with their children and grandchildren.

On behalf of Patrol One, Ron Tuxbury wishes all our residents and guests a happy and safe holiday season!

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Friday, January 31st – The Arizona OpryJoin us for a fun filled evening at the annual Opry Rock and Roll show. Enjoy a down-home, comfort food menu. Depart SaddleBrooke at 4:15 for a 6:30 pm dinner and a 7:30 pm show. Doors open at 5:30. Depart Apache Junction immediately after the show. Price is $56 per person and includes transportation, dinner, show and all gratuities. Tickets go on sale December 4th at 9 am in the SaddleBrooke Clubhouse foyer.

Saturday, February 1st – The Australian Bee GeesThe Australian Bee Gees Show incorporates the shockingly exact sound and tone of the Bee Gees with the personality and stage presence of the famous Brothers Gibb. This multimedia concert features state-of-the-art sound, superb lighting and giant screens featuring video clips, live camera images and stunning graphics.

Ticket price is $65 per person inclusive of entrance to the show (fabulous seats in

Section "A" 200's and 400's), comfortable and convenient bus transportation and driver gratuity. Tickets on sale now in the Administration office. Please note the tickets must be purchased by January 1st to ensure this group price. Depart SaddleBrooke at noon Saturday, February 1st, for a 2pm Matinee.

Saturday, March 29th - I LOVE LUCY: Live on Stage UA Centennial Hall It’s 1952 and you are a member of the studio audience awaiting the filming of two hilarious and oh-so-familiar I LOVE LUCY® episodes. Imagine stepping back in time onto the Desilu Playhouse soundstage where a charming host entertains and enlightens you to the behind-the-scenes filming process, the 1950s hi-fidelity technology and this brand-new thing called “television.” The episodes begin and you witness, firsthand, the side-splitting antics of that crazy redhead in the Ricardo’s New York apartment and thrill to the Cuban sounds of

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On February 16, 2014, George Penaloza (RoadRunner Grill), will be on his way to Philadelphia as one of five finalists (close to 2,000 entries were received from across the US and Canada) in the 2013 Niche Awards! For those who don’t know George, he is an exceptionally talented ceramic sculptor. The Niche awards program began in 1989 to celebrate excellence and innovation in American and Canadian fine craft.

Each year a prestigious panel of judges are selected by the editors of Niche Magazine, including gallery owners, guild and museum directors, curators, craft and industry experts and arts advocates to judge the 40 categories of work. Each entry is judged on technical excellence, in both surface design and form; market viability; and innovation, defined as a distinct quality of unique, original and creative thought.

George’s entry, Mother Abiah Styling Independence with Son, was an inspiration to George as a representation of our rich heritage. “My love of history and a desire to make it appealing to people of all ages inspired me to create a sculpture that would be engaging to a young audience as well as capture the interest of older generations.”

The artist describes his sculpture as, “Supported by a base representing the nation’s founding fathers, presents Mother Abiah enrobed in a cloudlike colonial dress, bearing a lightning bolt motif that flows from her hand, body and gown into the Declaration of Independence.”

“This document, the foundation of American liberties, connects both mother and son through a blossoming flower, representing the birth of independence.”

George elaborated, “The hands emerging from the flower support Franklin and symbolize the freedom that America affords its citizens and which enabled Franklin to pursue his dreams and become a great inventor and statesman. Benjamin Franklin’s ‘busy bee nature’ represented as a bumblebee, the key, and the image of Thomas Edison represent his lasting impact on the political and scientific future of mankind.”

To view George’s work in color, please visit the website at: Homepage > About Us > The Communicator > December Supplement > Penaloza Finalist Entry.

If viewing this edition online, click here: December Supplement

Where’s George? Off to the City of Brotherly Love!

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Welcome Home New SaddleBrooke One Residents

Name Unit

William & Cathy Howard 20Larry & Barbara Honn 16Michael Howarth 4Luis & Tommie Lou Perez 2Arthur & Joanne Kunze 12Venancio Ricardo & Betti Fernandez 5Orest & Janna Zabrodsky 2

Janet Maizuss & Robert Cannon 6Daniel & Diane Lineback 10D. Person 7G. Von Wrangel 5Thomas & Linda Lawrence 2Jerry & Judy Neely 8Larry & Maureen Volle 2L. Lang 16

Your ALC meets at 9am, on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month, in the Bobcat Suite, on the lower level of

the SaddleBrooke One Clubhouse.

December Meeting DatesThursday, December 5th

Thursday, December 19th

Simply Delicious Has Arrived!

SaddleBrooke’s third cookbook, “Simply Delicious” is finally here! As you probably know, we have taken months to receive recipes from the residents of SaddleBrooke One, SaddleBrooke Two and SaddleBrooke Ranch and then had them compiled and bound into a marvelous cookbook.

Simply Delicious is on sale in the SaddleBrooke One Administration Office and these local businesses: Sunny Side Up Café, Beau’s Hair Design, Catalina Ranch House and AlphaGraphics. Cost of the book is $20 per Copy with all proceeds going to SaddleBrooke TRIAD.

The Simply Delicious team, along with the many TRIAD volunteers would like to thank everyone purchasing cookbooks for supporting our efforts and the future of many TRIAD endeavors. Think about buying several copies as they make great gifts with the holidays fast approaching!

Please contact Sonnie Davis 825-1157 if you have any questions.

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Q: Who do I call if I have a question about a bill received by GRFD?

A: Billing Department office (520) 825-5902.

Q: Why does the Fire District charge for ambulance services?

A: Ambulance fees reduce the tax burden of emergency services for GRFD residents by shifting a portion of the cost to users of the service or their medical insurance carrier. Currently, these fees help recover the cost of providing Emergency Medical Services.

Q: What are my options if I do not want to be billed for the balance of ambulance services?

A: GRFD has recently submitted a request

to Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to establish a Membership program for GRFD residents. Once approved by ADHS, GRFD residents will have an option to join our Membership program. If you choose to join before your transport, you will not owe any amount beyond what your insurance pays.

Q: Why don’t my property taxes cover this service?

A: Arizona state law (ASRS §48-805(E) does not permit property taxes to be used to pay for or otherwise subsidize ambulance transport costs. Property taxes cover fire or non-transport medical services and GRFD does not charge any extra for these services.

For further information on this or any other subject posted on the GRFD website, you may contact Battalion Chief, Joshua Hurguy, the district’s Public Information Officer, at 520-825-9001.

Get Caught…. Holding the Bag!

A reminder to residents and seasonal guests, do not let your dogs off leash in SaddleBrooke One, except at the Dog Park.

Always pick up after your dog(s). Dogs are not allowed to run off leash on any of the SaddleBrooke One Golf Courses.

We do patrol our golf course areas and you may face a fine for violation.

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As we slip into the holiday season, we hope everyone is ready for a fun month! With all of our unit and group holiday functions, we should have a busy December. Of course with all the holiday parties will come some

closures. All of our hours of operation will be listed on our monthly calendar. We will try to be open as much as possible, even if just for drinks in the bar.

Please also note that hours of operation can change from when our information is submitted for printing. We have to turn in our schedules the 10th of every month for the following month’s Communicator. Things can and do change in that length of time! The best way to have the most up to date information is to check the weekly Food and Beverage Dining Guide on the website: Food and Beverage. If you do not have computer access, you can call the reception desk to inquire (520) 825-3048 or 825-1885 after 4pm and weekends.

We will be offering a special December menu, slightly scaled down to help control waste during sporadic days of operation. To view the December menu online, please click here: DECEMBER MENU.

In November we started a new RoadRunner Grill menu. We added a few items, such as wonderful new hot sandwiches that we think you’re going to love. We also went to flat level pricing. We’ve incorporated flat pricing for the Vistas and Agave and wanted to bring that to the RoadRunner Grill as well.

With winter on its way, all of our venues will be much busier. We recommend reservations for anyone dining in the Vistas as it fills up fast this time of year. The RoadRunner as well as Agave seating will remain open, first come, first seated. We as a team are working very hard to prepare for our upcoming season including hiring and training new staff. We want to get our staffing levels up so we can accommodate everyone, be it normal dining or holiday parties. We anticipate a great end to the year and a strong financial finish.

Don’t forget we have a wonderful new reservation system that helps organize and better utilize dining space. By calling us at either of the numbers above, you can always reach someone to make a reservation. Once your reservation is made you will get a confirmation email as a reminder for you as well. Of course walk-ins are always welcome, but without a reservation it is harder to guarantee a table.

The entire Food & Beverage team would like to thank everyone who has supported the food and beverage venues this year and helped us with constructive feedback regarding things we can do better. We will continue to strive for nothing less than the best dining experience in SaddleBrooke, continuing to grow, improve, and give everyone pride in your Food & Beverage operation.

Happy Holidays to all, we will see you at the Clubhouse!

Season’s Greetings to all from your Food & Beverage Department! Warren Cain, Director

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I think this month will have something for almost everyone. For those of you who have been following Iris Johansen’s trilogy about Eve starting with Taking Eve, then Hunting Eve, you will be interested to know that the final book – Silencing Eve is here now.

You may be aware that Tony Hillerman died in 2008. He was the author of several books that featured Navajo Sergeant Jim Chee and Inspector Joe Leaphorn. His daughter, Anne Hillerman, has decided to keep the tradition alive by continuing the series. The title is Spider Woman’s Daughter. It should be interesting to read.

John Grisham wrote A Time to Kill a number of years ago. He has returned to the same courthouse in Clanton, MS. Sycamore Row finds Jake Brigance in another deeply controversial trial. A wealthy man has handwritten a second will just before he commits suicide. Why would he change the will completely, leaving nearly all his fortune to his black maid? Old racial tensions will surface.

Virgil Flowers has returned in John Sandford’s Storm Front. You will probably not be too surprised that Flowers is on the hunt for a missing relic and so is a sinister group of men. It doesn’t matter that the plot line is familiar; it is the story that

counts. The series by Stuart Woods that many follow is Stone Barrington and his goings on. When Stone decides to go to Bel-Air for relaxation he finds trouble as usual. What else would one expect to find. Doing Hard Time is the title. Enjoy!

What would we do without authors who write series? Elizabeth George delivers another masterpiece of suspense with Inspector Lynley. Sergeant Barbara Havers is tested as never before in Just One Evil Act. There are a couple of non-fiction books that look very interesting. The first is Johnny Carson by his long-time lawyer, best friend and wingman, Henry Bushkin. We all remember Johnny and the Tonight Show, how could we forget? Since Mr. Bushkin knew him so well this should be a very compelling book.

Historical author Simon Winchester presents his first book about America. The Men Who United the States is as you might expect about the men who toiled fearlessly to bind the people and geography together from its very beginning.

You will also want to look for We Are Water by Wally Lamb; Mrs. Poe by Lynn Cullen; The Circle by Dave Eggers; Identical by Scott Turow; The Litter of the Law by Rita Mae Brown; Winners by Danielle Steel, and many more.

Until next month, happy reading!

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Heating System for the Main Kitchen It never gets too hot in the kitchen, because there is no ‘make-up’ air heating. The ‘make-up’ air refers to the quantity of air needed to bring into the kitchen making up for the air pulled out due to the hoods over the cooking surfaces. Our Facilities Team is looking forward to heating things up in the kitchen with a new cooling and heating system.

This is just a small sample of the projects scheduled, as we look forward to these new challenges and opportunities in 2014.

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“The Ricky Ricardo Orchestra” at the famed Tropicana Nightclub.

Ticket price is $74 per person inclusive of entrance to the show (fabulous seats in Section "A" 200's and 400's), comfortable

and convenient bus transportation and driver gratuity. Tickets go on sale December 11th at 9am in the SaddleBrooke Clubhouse Foyer. Please note the tickets must be purchased by February 29th to ensure this group price. Depart SaddleBrooke at noon Saturday, March 29th, for a 2pm Matinee.

I LOVE LUCY: Live on Stage UA Centennial Hall

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Looking Forward to 2014

Join Us!The Retro Rockets will be rocking the clubhouse to ring in the New Year!  Join us for what could possibly be the best SaddleBrooke New Year’s Eve ever!  Ring In the New Year Close To Home with a LIVE band!

The evening’s starts with Chef’s Choice passed appetizers at 7:30, followed by plated dinner at 8:30 pm

1st CourseMixed green salad with oranges, pomegranate, goat cheese and red onion gastrique. Served with white balsamic vinaigrette or ranch dressing

2nd CourseSlow roasted beef tenderloin with crab and dill hollandaise sauce. Served with horseradish mashed Yukon gold potatoes and oven roasted asparagusOR

4 pan seared jumbo sea scallops with bacon and leek relish and smoked tomato beurre blanc. Served with creamy porcini mushroom orzo and sautéed spinach.

3rd CourseMolten chocolate lava cake with caramel drizzle.

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Champagne toast at midnight! Tickets are $70 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity and are on sale now in the Administration office. Please be prepared to make your entree selection at time of ticket purchase. Seating will be limited to 180 in the dining room. Additional seating areas will be available.Cocktail attire with black tie optional.